The W Trek hike in Patagonia, Chile

Stella Brooks
Nov 1 · 17 min read

I flew down to Puerto Natales from Santiago in Chile to volunteer at a Bed & Breakfast with the plan to end my trip hiking through the Torres del Paine National Park. My host and I saw a perfect window in the weather for exactly 5 days. She suggested I pack up and go — her pros:

  • It is pre-season so the tracks will be relatively empty
  • The weather is clear
  • I will be able to help our customers with the knowledge I attain

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Stella Brooks

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I am travelling the world, exploring new cities and looking for where my heart belongs.

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